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Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Revealed April 2015
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon XC10 versus Samsung ST600, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very similar but the XC10 (1") and ST600 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was launched 5 years after the ST600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the XC10 grades vs the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung ST600

 XC10 ST600 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 64 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon XC10

 ST600 XC10 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k1kSharper display (+1151k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung ST600

 XC10 ST600 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Canon XC10 versus Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XC10 versus the ST600.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and ST600 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST600 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern XC10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW format
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon XC10
Street photography with Samsung ST600
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
has focus by touch
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (1,040g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.8 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
43
has focus by touch
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than average (1,040 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW format
43
quite wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
28
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,040g)
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung ST600
 Canon XC10Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon XC10 Samsung ST600
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-04-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 20000 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LP-E6N SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,599 $330